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Rev.2/Add.101
E/ECE/TRANS/505

28 January 1997

AGREEMENT
CONCERNING THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM TECHNICAL PRESCRIPTIONS
FOR WHEELED VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT AND PARTS WHICH CAN BE FITTED AND/OR
BE USED ON WHEELED VEHICLES AND THE CONDITIONS FOR RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION
OF APPROVALS GRANTED ON THE BASIS OF THESE PRESCRIPTIONS*/

(Revision 2, including the amendments entered into force on 16 October 1995)

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Addendum 101: Regulation No. 102

Date of entry into force: 13 December 1996

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF:

I. A CLOSE-COUPLING DEVICE (CCD)
II. VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE FITTING OF AN APPROVED TYPE OF CCD

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UNITED NATIONS

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*/ Former title of the Agreement:

Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for
Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, done at Geneva on 20 March 1958.

GE.97-20253
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CONTENTS

Page

REGULATION

1. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Section I

3. Application for approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4. Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6. Modification of CCD type and

extension of approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7. Conformity of production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

8. Penalties for non-conformity of production . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

9. Production definitely discontinued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

10. Names and addresses of technical services

responsible for conducting approval tests
and of administrative departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Section II

11. Application for approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

12. Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

13. Requirements concerning the fitting of an approved CCD . . . . . . 16

14. Modifications of the vehicle type and extension of approval . . . . 17

15. Conformity of production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

16. Penalties for non-conformity of production . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

17. Production definitely discontinued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

18. Names and addresses of technical services

responsible for conducting approval tests
and of administrative departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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CONTENTS (continued)

Page

ANNEXES

Annex 1 - Communication (Section I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Annex 2 - Communication (Section II) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Annex 3 - Example of the approval mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Annex 4 - Requirements concerning tests and performance . . . . . . . . 25

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1. SCOPE

1.1. This Regulation applies to vehicles of categories N2, N3, O3

and O4.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1. For the purposes of this Regulation:

2.1.1. "Close-coupling device (CCD)" means a device which automatically

provides sufficient space between the bodies of towing vehicles
and trailers if additional clearance is needed during angular
movement between them. Coupling devices having no adjusting
effect on lengths and/or angles within the device are not covered
by this Regulation;

2.1.2. "Approval of a device" means the approval of a type of

close-coupling device conforming to the requirements set out in
Section I below;

2.1.3. "Approval of a vehicle" means the approval of a vehicle with

regard to the fitting of an approved close-coupling device;

2.1.4. "Vehicle type" means vehicles which do not differ in such

essential respects as:

2.1.4.1. The make and type of the close-coupling device;

2.1.4.2. The length and width of the vehicles;

2.1.4.3. The mass of the vehicles;

2.1.4.4. The points of attachment of the close-coupling device;

2.1.4.5. The vehicle description (e.g. truck, tractor, trailer,

semi-trailer, centre-axle trailer);

2.1.4.6. Steering equipment (e.g. auxiliary steering equipment, steering

equipment of the trailer).

2.1.5. "Type of close-coupling device" means devices which do not differ

in such essential respects as:

2.1.5.1. The make and type of the device;

2.1.5.2. The operating principle;

2.1.5.3. The means of attachment to vehicles;

2.1.5.4. The overall dimensions at minimum and maximum extension;

2.1.5.5. The limits of the operating angles;

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2.1.5.6. The kinematic characteristics in relation to the angles of

articulation;

2.1.6. "Automatic coupling procedure"

A coupling procedure is automatic if reversing the towing vehicle
against the trailer is sufficient to engage the coupling
completely and properly and to secure it automatically and to
indicate proper engagement of the safety devices without any
external intervention.
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SECTION I

APPROVAL OF A CLOSE-COUPLING DEVICE (CCD)

3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

3.1. The application for approval of a close-coupling device (CCD)

shall be submitted by the manufacturer of the CCD or by his duly
accredited representative.

3.2. It shall be accompanied by:

3.2.1. In triplicate, a detailed description and fully dimensioned scale

drawings of the CCD and the method of installation. The
submitted documents must show to the satisfaction of the
competent authority that the CCD will function reliably and
safely.

3.2.2. A sample of the CCD type to be approved;

3.2.3. A combination of vehicles representing the worst case condition,

fitted with the CCD to be approved, shall be selected in
conjunction with the technical service responsible for conducting
the approval tests taking into account such aspects as
suspension, maximum allowable mass and dimensions, wheelbase,
number and position of axles and the extreme positions of the
close-coupling device. More than one combination of vehicles
shall be provided, if required by the technical service.

3.3. The competent authority shall verify the existence of

satisfactory arrangements for ensuring effective control of the
conformity of production before type approval is granted.

4. APPROVAL

4.1. All parts required for the installation and safe operation of a
close-coupling device (e.g. parts subject to towing and/or
steering forces fixed to the chassis of the towing vehicle or the
trailer, and control systems) are subject to type approval.

4.2. If the CCD submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation

meets the requirements of paragraph 5 below, approval of that CCD
type shall be granted.

4.3. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its

first two digits (00 for the Regulation in its present form)
shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most
recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the
time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may
not assign the same number to another type of CCD.
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4.4. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal of approval of a

CCD type pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the
Contracting Parties applying this Regulation, by means of a form
conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.

4.5. There shall be securely affixed to every CCD conforming to a

vehicle type approved under this Regulation, conspicuously and in
a readily accessible place specified on the approval form, an
international approval mark consisting of:

4.5.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the

distinguishing number of the country which has granted
approval; 1/

4.5.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter "R", a dash
and the approval number to the right of the circle prescribed in
paragraph 4.5.1.

4.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and shall be

indelible.

4.7. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of

approval marks.

5. SPECIFICATIONS

5.1. General

5.1.1. The CCD shall be so designed, constructed and assembled such that
a vehicle fitted with the CCD conforms to the requirements of
this Regulation under normal conditions of road use. The
coupling devices themselves must comply with the technical
requirements of Regulation No. 55. Additional forces which may
be caused by the assembled CCD in operation shall be taken into
account.

5.1.2. The operation of the CCD shall be automatic. Even the reverse
movement of the close-coupled combination must be possible
without any manual action at the CCD.

1/ 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for
Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain,
10 for Yugoslavia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for
Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland,
18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the
Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 (vacant), 25 for Croatia, 26 for
Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30-36 (vacant) and
37 for Turkey. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other countries in
the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement
concerning the Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts,
and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General
of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.
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5.1.3. 2/ In particular, the CCD shall be so designed, constructed and

assembled so as to be resistant to all stresses, corrosion and
ageing to which it may be subjected (e.g. vibration, humidity,
extreme temperatures).

5.1.4. The CCD shall enable vehicles to travel in a straight line on a

level road, without any abnormal effort being applied to the
steering control, either forwards or in reverse.

5.1.5. System failures

5.1.5.1. Any power system failure and/or control system failure of the
CCD, while the vehicle is running, shall cause the coupling to
extend and remain in that position. Separation of the towing
vehicle and trailer must be prevented by mechanical means under
all conditions of use.

5.1.5.2. Any power system and/or control system failure must be indicated
to the driver by an acoustic and an optical signal.

5.1.6. When the vehicles are stationary no uncontrolled movement of the

CCD may occur under any circumstances including long term uphill
parking.

5.1.7. Non-automatic movement of the CCD may be possible only while the
towing vehicle is stationary. An instruction to apply the
parking brake of the towing vehicle shall be permanently attached
to the control unit.

5.1.7.1. This operation shall be controlled by means of a dual control

unit.

5.1.7.2. This control unit must be fitted outside the driver's cabin and
shall be situated in such a position that the operator is not
endangered by the movement of the trailer and can see the danger
area between the vehicles at a glance.

5.1.7.3. It must not be possible to lock the control unit in the operating
position or operate it unintentionally.

5.1.7.4. The movement of the trailer shall take place without jolting, at
a speed of not more than 50 mm/sec.

5.1.7.5. Release of a control must stop the movement immediately.

5.1.8. Forward movement of the towing vehicle shall not result in

rearward movement of the trailer in relation to the road surface.
Rearward movement of the trailer of not more than 30 mm is
permitted only for switch and react purposes.

2/ Until uniform test procedures have been agreed, the manufacturers shall
provide the Technical Services with their test procedures and results.
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5.1.9. The CCD must return to its shortest normal straight ahead
operating position following relative angular movement between
towing vehicle and trailer, in accordance with annex 4.

5.1.10. Operation of the CCD shall not interfere with the dynamic
stability of the combination. This requirement shall be checked
during the tests described in annex 4.

5.1.11. The CCD shall be designed so as to enable the vehicles to be

coupled or uncoupled. All coupling operations shall be
automatic, including the mechanical controls and the parts
subject to towing and/or steering forces. Correct engagement of
the positive locking system must be indicated or be easily
visible from the side of the vehicle alongside the coupling
device. Otherwise, a remote indication must be installed in the
driver's cabin. Manual coupling of control and power supply
lines is permitted provided the connections are readily
accessible from a standing position and the combination can be
safely driven, without these lines being connected.

5.1.12. The CCD when engaged must itself provide at least the following
angular movement:

Full trailer Centre axle Semi-trailer

trailer
horizontal ± 60° ± 90° ± 90°
vertical ± 20° ± 15° ± 12°
axial ± 15° ± 15° --

5.1.13. For hydraulic or pneumatic CCD's, an optical signal shall

indicate that the CCD is about to reach its maximum extension.
This signal may be the same as the optical signal mentioned in
paragraph 5.1.5.2.

5.1.14. The CCD shall be designed such that when coupling at an angle
between the towing vehicle and trailer different from that when
uncoupled, unintentional movement of the trailer or incorrect
functioning of the CCD does not occur.

5.1.15. A plate specifying the maximum mass of the towing vehicle and the
trailer, all lubrication points and the frequency of lubrication
shall be affixed such that it is clearly visible even when the
trailer is coupled.

5.2. Tests
The tests which the CCD shall undergo for approval are described
in annex 4 to this Regulation.
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6. MODIFICATION OF CCD TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

6.1. Any modification of the CCD type shall be notified to the

administrative department which approved the CCD type. The
department may then either;

6.1.1. Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an

appreciable adverse effect and that the device still complies
with the requirements; or

6.1.2. Require a further test report from the technical service

responsible for conducting the tests.

6.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alteration,

shall be communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph
4.3. above to the Contracting Parties applying this Regulation.

6.3. The competent authority issuing an extension of approval shall

assign a series number for such an extension and inform thereof
the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation
by means of a communication form conforming to the model in
annex 1 to this Regulation.

7. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

7.1. Every CCD approved under this Regulation shall be manufactured so

as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements
set out in paragraph 5 above.

7.2. In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 7.1. are

met, suitable controls of the production shall be carried out.

7.3. The holder of the approval shall, in particular:

7.3.1. ensure the existence of procedures for effective control of the

quality of products;

7.3.2. have access to the control equipment necessary for checking the
conformity to each approved type;

7.3.3. ensure that data of the test results are recorded and that
related documents shall remain available for a period to be
determined in accordance with the administrative service;

7.3.4. analyze the results of each type of test, in order to verify and
ensure the stability of the product characteristics, making
allowance for variation in industrial production;

7.3.5. ensure that, for each type of product, a sufficient number of

checks and tests are carried out, in conformity with the
procedures approved by the competent authority;
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7.3.6. ensure that any collecting of samples or parts giving evidence of

non-conformity in the type of test in question shall give rise to
another sampling and another test. All the necessary steps shall
be taken to re-establish the conformity of the corresponding
production.

7.4. The competent authority which has granted type approval may at
any time verify the conformity control methods applicable to each
production unit.

7.4.1. In every inspection, the test books and production survey records
shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

7.4.2. The inspector may take samples at random to be tested in the

manufacturer's laboratory. The minimum number of samples may be
determined in the light of the results of the manufacturer's own
checks.

7.4.3. Where the quality level appears unsatisfactory or when it seems

necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in
application of paragraph 7.4.2. above, the inspector shall select
samples, to be sent to the technical service which has conducted
the type approval tests.

7.4.4. The competent authority may carry out any test prescribed in this
Regulation.

7.4.5. The normal frequency of inspections authorized by the competent

authority shall be once every two years. In the case where
negative results are recorded during one of these visits, the
competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are
taken to re-establish the conformity of production as rapidly as
possible.

8. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

8.1. The approval granted in respect of a CCD type, pursuant to this

Regulation, may be withdrawn if the requirements laid down in
paragraph 5 above are not complied with.

8.2. If a Contracting Party to the 1958 Agreement applying this

Regulation withdraws an approval it has previously granted, it
shall forthwith so notify the other Parties to the Agreement
applying this Regulation by means of a communication form
conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.
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9. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

9.1. If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a

type of CCD approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall
so inform the authority which granted the approval, which shall
in turn inform the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying
this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to
the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.

10. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

10.1. The Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall

communicate to the United Nations secretariat the names and
addresses of the technical services responsible for conducting
approval tests and of the administrative departments which grant
approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension, or
refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely
discontinued, issued in other countries, are to be sent.
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SECTION II

APPROVAL OF VEHICLES WITH REGARD TO THE FITTING

OF AN APPROVED TYPE OF CCD

11. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

11.1. The application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to the
fitting of a CCD of an approved type shall be submitted by the
vehicle manufacturer or by his duly accredited representative.

11.2. It shall be accompanied by the undermentioned documents in

triplicate and the following particulars:

11.3. A detailed description of the vehicle type and the vehicle parts
connected to the CCD, including a dimensioned drawing of the
fixing points and the information and documents referred to in
annex 2.

11.4. At the request of the competent authority, the approval form

(i.e. the form indicated in annex 1 to this Regulation) for each
type of CCD shall also be supplied.

11.5. A vehicle, representative of the vehicle type to be approved,

fitted with a CCD, shall be submitted to the technical service
conducting the approval test.

11.5.1. A vehicle not having all the components appropriate to the type
may be accepted provided that the applicant can show to the
satisfaction of the competent authority that the absence of the
components omitted has no effect on the results of the
inspections as far as the requirements of this Regulation are
concerned.

11.6. The competent authority shall verify the existence of

satisfactory arrangements for ensuring effective control of the
conformity of production before type approval is granted.

11.7. Special operating instructions shall be provided for coupling

operations deviating from usual ones, which must contain in
particular, instructions regarding coupling and uncoupling with
different modes of operation (e.g. angled positions). Each
vehicle must be accompanied by such special operating
instructions.

12. APPROVAL

12.1. If the vehicle submitted for approval pursuant to this Regulation

is fitted with an approved CCD and meets the requirements of
paragraph 13 below, approval of that vehicle type shall be
granted.
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12.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. The

first two digits (00 for the Regulation in its present form)
shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most
recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the
time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may
not assign the same number to another vehicle type.

12.3. Notice of approval or of extension or of refusal of approval of a

vehicle type pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to
the Contracting Parties applying this Regulation by means of a
form conforming to the model in annex 2 to this Regulation.

12.4. There shall be affixed to every vehicle conforming to a vehicle

type approved under this Regulation, conspicuously and in a
readily accessible place specified on the approval form, an
international approval mark consisting of:

12.4.1. A circle surrounding the letter "E", followed by the

distinguishing number of the country which has granted
approval; 3/

12.4.2. The number of this Regulation, followed by the letter "R", a dash
and the approval number, to the right of the circle prescribed in
paragraph 12.4.1.

12.5. If the vehicle conforms to a vehicle type approved, under one or

more of the Regulations annexed to the Agreement, in the country
which has granted approval under this Regulation, the symbol
prescribed in paragraph 12.4.1. need not be repeated; in this
case the Regulation and approval numbers and the additional
symbols of all the Regulations under which approval has been
granted in the country which has granted approval under this
Regulation shall be placed in vertical columns to the right of
the symbol prescribed in paragraph 12.4.1.

12.6. The approval mark shall be clearly legible and shall be

indelible.

3/ 1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for
Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain,
10 for Yugoslavia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for
Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland,
18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the
Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 (vacant), 25 for Croatia, 26 for
Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30-36 (vacant) and
37 for Turkey. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other countries in
the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement
concerning the Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts,
and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General
of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.
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12.7. The approval mark shall be placed close to or on the vehicle data
plate affixed by the manufacturer.

12.8. Annex 3 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of

approval marks.

13. REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING THE FITTING OF AN APPROVED CCD

13.1. The requirements of Section I, paragraph 5.1., excluding

paragraph 5.1.12. have to be fulfilled when the CCD is fitted to
the vehicle, despite any influences which may be caused by the
operation of the vehicle.

13.2. The CCD in use shall not impede the movement of the vehicles to
which it is fitted. This condition shall be deemed to have been
met if the test requirements described in annex 4 are complied
with.

13.3. Warning signal as mentioned in Section I, paragraphs 5.1.5.2. and

5.1.13.

13.3.1. The acoustic device must be located in the driver's cabin and
must be easily audible by the driver under all circumstances,
when the vehicle is in normal use.

13.3.2. The optical signal shall be red in colour and located on the
instrument panel in the direct field of vision of the driver and
must be easily visible even in daylight.

13.4. Coupling and uncoupling must be possible with coupling angles of

up to 50° horizontally both to the right and left, up to 10°
vertically both upward and downward with full trailers, up to 6°
vertically both upward and downward with centre axle trailers and
up to 7° when twisted axially in both directions, i.e., it must
be possible to couple the trailer up to the above-mentioned
angular positions between towing vehicle and trailer drawbars
without the necessity of intervention of additional personnel.

During automatic coupling it is permitted for a temporary

position to be arranged before final coupling is effected. The
temporary position must permit the combination to be safely
manoeuvred. If the final action is operated manually the space
between the vehicles must be at least 500 mm.

13.5. It must be possible from the standing position for one person to
position the coupling devices prior to the coupling procedure
without the use of tools. This requirement also applies to the
connection and disconnection of the braking and electrical lines.

13.6. General requirements

To allow automatic coupling, the drawbar eye must be adjustable
vertically to the centre height of the coupling device under all
usual traffic and operational conditions.
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14. MODIFICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

14.1. Any modification of the vehicle type as defined in

paragraph 2.1.4. shall be notified to the administrative
department which approved the vehicle type. The department may
then either:

14.1.1. Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an

appreciable adverse effect and that in any case the vehicle still
conforms to the requirements, or

14.1.2. Require a further test report from the technical service.

14.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alteration,

shall be communicated by the procedure prescribed in
paragraph 12.3. above to the Contracting Parties applying this
Regulation.

14.3. The competent authority issuing an extension of approval shall

assign a series number for such an extension and inform thereof
the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation
by means of a communication form conforming to the model in
annex 2 to this Regulation.

15. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

15.1. Every vehicle approved under this Regulation shall be

manufactured so as to conform to the type approved by meeting the
requirements set out in paragraph 13 above.

15.2. In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 15.1. are

met, suitable controls of the production shall be carried out.

15.3. The holder of the approval shall, in particular:

15.3.1. ensure the existence of procedures for effective control of the

quality of vehicles in respect of all aspects relating to
conformity with the requirements set out in paragraph 13 above;

15.3.2. have access to the control equipment necessary for checking the
conformity to each approved type;

15.3.3. ensure that data of the test results are recorded and that
related documents shall remain available for a period to be
determined in accordance with the administrative service;

15.3.4. analyze the results of each type of test, in order to verify and
ensure the stability of the product characteristics, making
allowance for variation of an industrial production;

15.3.5. ensure that, for each type of product, a sufficient number of

checks and tests are carried out, in conformity with the
procedures approved by the competent authority;
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15.3.6. ensure that any collecting of samples or parts giving evidence of

non-conformity in the type of test in question shall give rise to
another sampling and another test. All the necessary steps shall
be taken to re-establish the conformity of the corresponding
production.

15.4. The competent authority which has granted type approval may at
any time verify the conformity control methods applicable to each
production unit.

15.4.1. In every inspection, the test books and production survey records
shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

15.4.2. The inspector may take samples at random to be tested in the

manufacturer's laboratory. The minimum number of samples may be
determined in the light of the results of the manufacturer's own
checks.

15.4.3. Where the quality level appears unsatisfactory or when it seems

necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in
application of paragraph 15.4.2. above, the inspector shall
select samples, to be sent to the technical service which has
conducted the type approval tests.

15.4.4. The competent authority may carry out any test prescribed in this
Regulation.

15.4.5. The normal frequency of inspections authorized by the competent

authority shall be once every two years. In the case where
negative results are recorded during one of these visits, the
competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are
taken to reestablish the conformity of production as rapidly as
possible.

16. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

16.1. The approval granted in respect of a vehicle type pursuant to

this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements set out in
paragraph 13 above are not complied with.

16.2. If a Contracting Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation

withdraws an approval it has previously granted, it shall
forthwith so notify the other Parties to the Agreement applying
this Regulation, by means of a communication form conforming to
the model in annex 2 to this Regulation.

17. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

17.1. If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a

type of vehicle approved in accordance with this Regulation, he
shall so inform the authority which granted the approval, which
shall in turn notify the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement
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applying this Regulation by means of a communication form

conforming to the model in annex 2 to this Regulation.

18. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR

CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

18.1. The Parties to the Agreement applying this Regulation shall

communicate to the United Nations secretariat the names and
addresses of the technical services responsible for conducting
approval tests and of the administrative departments which grant
approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension, or
refusal or withdrawal of approval, or of production definitely
discontinued, issued in other countries, are to be sent.

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Annex 1

COMMUNICATION

(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))

issued by: Name of administration:

.......................
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concerning: 2/ APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED
APPROVAL REFUSED
APPROVAL WITHDRAWN
PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a CCD pursuant to Regulation No. 102, Section I

Approval No.: ........ Extension No.: .......

1. Trade name or mark of the CCD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. CCD type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Manufacturer's name and address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Brief description of the CCD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.1. Vehicle on which the CCD was tested: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6.2. Brief description including information with regards to

paragraph 3.2.3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7. Minimum space between motor vehicle and towed vehicle: . . . . . . .

8. Maximum extension of device: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9. Restrictions of use on vehicles which may be utilized 2/:

(e.g. truck, tractor, trailer, semi-trailer, centre axle trailer).
Maximum permissible mass of the trailer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum permissible mass of the tractor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10. CCD submitted for approval on: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11. Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests: . . . .

12. Date of test report issued by that service: . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13. Number of test report issued by that service: . . . . . . . . . . . .

14. Approval of the CCD granted/refused/extended/withdrawn 2/: . . . . .

15. Position of approval mark on the CCD: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16. Place: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18. Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19. A list of documents in the approval file deposited with the

administrative service which has granted approval is annexed to this
communication and may be obtained on request.

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1/ Distinguishing number of the country which has

granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in
the Regulation).

2/ Strike out what does not apply.

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Annex 2

COMMUNICATION

(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))

issued by: Name of administration:

.......................
.......................
.......................

concerning: 2/ APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED
APPROVAL REFUSED
APPROVAL WITHDRAWN
PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a vehicle type with regard to the fitting of a CCD approved under

Section II of Regulation No. 102

Approval No.: ........ Extension No.: ........

1. Trade name or mark of vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Vehicle type: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3. Manufacturer's name and address: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4. If applicable, name and address of manufacturer's representative: . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5. Vehicle category N2, N3, O3, O4 2/: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. Brief description of the vehicle type in respect of the CCD (e.g.

truck, tractor, trailer, semi-trailer, centre-axle trailer): . . . .
Maximum permissible mass of the trailer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum permissible mass of the tractor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7. Trade name or mark of the CCD(s) and its/their approval No(s): . . .

8. Minimum space between towing vehicle and towed vehicle: . . . . . . .

9. Maximum length of vehicles with the CCD(s) in running position: . . .

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10. Restriction on vehicles to be coupled to the vehicle type: . . . . .

11. Vehicle submitted for approval on: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12. Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests: . . . .

13. Date of test report issued by that service: . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14. Number of test reports issued by that service: . . . . . . . . . . .

15. Approval granted/refused/extended/withdrawn 2/: . . . . . . . . . . .

16. Position of approval mark on the vehicle: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17. Place: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18. Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19. Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20. The list of documents in the approval file deposited with the
administrative service which has granted approval is annexed to this
communication and may be obtained on request.

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__________

1/ Distinguishing number of the country which has

granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in
the Regulation).

2/ Strike out what does not apply.

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EXAMPLE OF THE APPROVAL MARK

a = 8 mm min

The above approval mark, affixed to a CCD, shows that the CCD concerned has
been approved in the Netherlands (E4), pursuant to Regulation No. 102, with
the approval No. 002439. The first two digits of the approval number
indicate that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of
Regulation No. 102 in its original form.

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REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING TESTS AND PERFORMANCE 1/

(See paragraph 5.1.10.)

1. CCD RECOVERY DISTANCE

1.1. The towing vehicle/trailer combination shall be driven, from a

straight ahead position, around a bend having an outside radius of
12.5 metres and stopped when the towing vehicle has turned through
an angle of 90° (yaw-angle). The combination shall then be
accelerated as quickly as possible up to a speed of 30 ± 2 km/h and
be maintained at this speed until completion of the test. Full
retraction of the CCD must have taken place within 150 metres from
the acceleration start position (see Figure 1 below).
This test shall be conducted in both left and right directions.

Figure 1

Note: Compliance with these requirements does not guarantee

that the overall length of the vehicle combination is legal in
all driving conditions.
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1/ For the purposes of approvals under Section II, the technical service
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1.2. The technical service shall verify that some retraction of the
CCD takes place all the time the towing vehicle is moving
forward.

2. STABILITY OF THE COMBINATION

For the approvals under Sections I and II, the stability
performance shall be measured during road tests conducted in the
following conditions:

2.1. TEST CONDITIONS

2.1.1. Loading conditions

2.1.1.1. The vehicles must be laden, the distribution of mass among the
axles being that stated by the manufacturers of the vehicles;
where provision is made for several arrangements of the load on
the axles, the distribution of the maximum mass among the axles
must be such that the mass on each axle is proportional to the
maximum permissible mass for each axle.

2.1.1.2. The height of the centre of gravity of the vehicles shall be at

least 1.7 metres.
The actual loading condition shall be specified in the test
report. For vehicles designed for use with a centre of gravity
lower than 1.7 metres, the test may, at the discretion of the
approval authority, be conducted at the lower figure.
In this case the maximum centre of gravity height shall be stated
on the information plate required by paragraph 5.1.1.5.

2.1.2. The test must be carried out at the speeds prescribed for each
type of test.
If the maximum design speed of a vehicle is lower than the speed
prescribed for a test, the test shall be performed at the
vehicle's maximum speed.

2.1.3. The road must be level and must have a surface affording good
adhesion;

2.1.4. The tests must be performed when there is no wind liable to

affect the results;

2.1.5. At the start of the tests, the tyres must be cold and at the
pressure prescribed by the manufacturer of the vehicles or tyres
for the load actually borne by the wheels when the vehicles are
stationary; substantially new tyres shall be used.

2.1.6. The prescribed performance must be obtained without self

amplifying reactions, without deviation of the vehicles from
their course, and without unusual vibration in the steering and
coupling system.
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2.2. STRAIGHT LINE STABILITY TEST

2.2.1. Vehicles shall be tested at a speed of 85 +5/-0 km/h and remain

aligned. During the test, it must be possible to travel along a
straight section of the road without unusual steering correction
by the driver.

2.2.2. 2/ An emergency straight line braking test from a speed of 60 km/h

to rest at a mean fully developed deceleration of at least 4 m/s 2
shall not cause the combination to deviate outside a lane
3.5 metres wide.

2.2.3. Starting from rest, a forward acceleration of at least 2 m/s 2

shall not cause any movement between the vehicles of a degree
likely to cause the driver difficulty in controlling the vehicle
combination. (If the acceleration prescribed for this test
cannot be reached by a vehicle combination, the test shall be
performed with the maximum acceleration available).

2.2.4. No permanent deformation shall take place during the above tests.

2.3. CHANGE OF LANE

2.3.1. A simulated overtaking manoeuvre, as defined in the appendix,

conducted at a progressively increasing speed up to 80 km/h,
shall not cause the driver any difficulty in controlling the
combination.

2.3.2. At a speed of 20 km/h steering from one side of the track to the
other alternately at least 3 times by turning the steering wheel
as fast and as far as possible, no contact between the vehicles
or damage to the CCD shall occur (track width is 10 metres).

3. CIRCULAR MOVEMENT

3.1. Starting from rest and a straight ahead position, the combination
shall be driven around a curve of 25 m radius to a speed of
20 km/h at an acceleration of 2 ± 10% m/s 2 . This shall not cause
any movement between the vehicles of a degree likely to cause the
driver difficulty in controlling the vehicle combination.

3.2. With the towing vehicle and trailer having adopted a steady
state, turn so that the front outside edge of the towing vehicle
describes a circle of radius of 25 m, at a constant speed of
5 km/h. The circle described by the rearmost outer edge of the
trailer shall be measured. This manoeuvre shall be repeated
under the same conditions but at a speed of 25 km/h ± 1 km/h.
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2/ The technical service shall take account of the predominance setting of

the combination.
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During these manoeuvres, the rearmost outer edge of the trailer,

travelling at a speed of 25 km/h ± 1 km/h, shall not move outside
the circle described during the manoeuvre at a constant speed of
5 km/h by more than 0.70 m (see Figure 2 below).

Figure 2

3.3. No part of the trailer must move more than 0.5 m beyond the tangent
to a circle with a radius of 25 m when towed by a vehicle leaving
the circular path along the tangent while maintaining the speed of
25 km/h. This requirement must be met from the point the tangent
meets the circle to a point 40 m along the tangent. After that
point the trailer must travel without excessive deviation or unusual
vibration in its steering equipment (see Figure 3 below).

Figure 3
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3.4. Any motor vehicle or combined vehicle which is in motion must be able
to turn within a swept circle having an outer radius of 12.50 m and an
inner radius of 5.30 m. The test shall be conducted in both left and
right directions. No part of the combination, where it penetrates the
circle from a tangent, may overlap that tangent by more than 0.8 m
beyond the point of intersection (see Figure 4 below).

Figure 4
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4. SLOPES

4.1. When positioned longitudinally in line and in the normal operation

position:

4.1.1. There shall be no unintentional contact between any part of the

towing device and the towing vehicle or trailer when the vehicles
are positioned at a relative vertical angle of 6°.

4.1.2. No contact shall occur between the bodies of the towing vehicle and
trailer at a relative vertical angle of 5°.

4.2. The requirements of paragraphs 4.1.1. and 4.1.2. may be verified by

calculation at the discretion of the technical service.
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Annex 4 - Appendix

OVERTAKING TRACK
(See paragraph 2.3.1.)

Note: This track arrangement may be subject to revision

when superseded by an ISO Standard.

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